Master of Modern Languages Education

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

095990D

Credit point

200 Points

Campuses

Parkville

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Jul-2024

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Duration 24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,248 / year

Next Intake 22-Jul-2024

Master of Modern Languages Education

About

The Master of Modern Languages Education is designed for people wishing to teach Languages other than English (LOTE). It focuses on the curriculum, pedagogy, and language as they apply to classroom instruction and the provision of Languages education within a variety of educational settings relevant to both local and international contexts.

The two-year program is designed for people with little or no prior education qualifications or experience and includes studies in educational theories, policies, and approaches. Students in the two-year program will gain practical Languages education skills and knowledge to apply to a variety of educational settings*.

The one-year fast-track program is for people with an education background, and provides options to focus on school or other educational settings. Qualified teachers may choose to complete the 'Languages Teaching specialisation' to add LOTE as a specialist area for teaching in schools. Note that eligibility for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is required to take this specialisation. Applicants who do not hold current teacher registration with the VIT are encouraged to contact the VIT to determine eligibility.

*Please note that this course is not an initial teacher education qualification and does not provide eligibility for registration to teach in Australian schools. For information on becoming a teacher, please visit the Become a Teacher page

Graduates of the Master of Modern Languages Education will be able to:

KNOWLEDGE

Analyse and communicate an understanding of the nature and form of language as a system
Critically appraise and explain the application of current methodologies for teaching an additional language other than English
Have advanced theoretical understanding and knowledge of current research, debates, policies and practices in education from a multidisciplinary and global perspective.

SKILLS

Critique and manage language curricula and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate
Interpret and apply advanced professional knowledge of key areas of specialisation in teaching an additional language other than English
Critically analyse educational theories, debates, policies and practices through evidence based research
Evaluate the social, cultural, political and historical contexts informing education policies and practices.

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Identify and explain implications of the second language acquisition process for learning and teaching
Critique and apply multidisciplinary educational theories and evidence based research to inform policy and/or improve professional practice
Evaluate and communicate contemporary educational research ideas and findings to the wider educational community
Plan and execute an education research based project, or produce a piece of education research scholarship within the area of modern languages education.

Career

Graduates of the Master of Modern Languages will have the necessary attributes to:

Evaluate contemporary educational issues in modern languages and approaches from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including sociological, economical, psychological and pedagogical perspectives (academic distinction)
Contribute to discussions and debates associated with the role of modern languages education in addressing contemporary local, national and global issues (global citizenship)
Promote social justice, employability, career awareness, wellbeing and citizenship through educational policy and practice (integrity and self awareness)
Be creative, innovative, self directed and lifelong learners, able to link theory and practice and respond to the changing educational landscape (integrity and self awareness).